Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live and
engage with the world. Besides smart devices (phones, speakers),
and self-driving cars, AI is also set to revolutionize
biotechnology and the health sector. Deep learning algorithms are
being used in areas such as genomic data analysis, cellular
profiling and characterisation which find use, for example, in
cancer diagnosis, drug design and pharmacology, genome sequencing,
and protein structure prediction. With spending on AI in healthcare
projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, there is
likely to be a boom in biological innovations harnessing AI
technology. In such a scenario, obtaining patent protection for an
invention ensures a way of securing innovator's rights in an
already crowded market. This article provides a guide to the
necessary requirements for obtaining a patent in AI in the area of
biology.
